West Thompson Lake

The natural setting surrounding West Thompson Lake is enjoyable year-round, offering pleasing & panoramic views from the dam for sightseers, artists and photographers – different in each season. Some fees…

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Wells State Park/Carpenter Rocks

Wells State Park/Carpenter Rocks offers 10+ miles of trails cross the property, which are for hiking only (no off-road vehicles). A popular route leads to the scenic vista at Carpenter…

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Pachaug State Forest

Pachaug State Forest offers Scenic vistas galore include the 441′ Mt. Misery Overlook, which is the highest point in the vicinity, giving a fine view of Pachaug Forest and Voluntown.…

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Old Furnace State Park

Old Furnace State Park offers a gently sloping trail through pine forest steepens at the end. Efforts are rewarded with panoramic views from rocky outcrops 200′ above the valley. Drink…

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Mansfield Hollow Lake

Mansfield Hollow Lake – Stroll & enjoy panoramic views from the paved walk out to the dam. You’ll see birds, swans swimming, great sunsets and even small planes coming &…

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James L. Goodwin State Forest

The James L. Goodwin State Forest pavilion sits beside & overlooking Pine Acres Lake, seats 50 and is available 1st come/1st serve to the public 365 days a year from…

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Victorian Foot Bridge

Victorian Foot Bridge, built in 1906, the only footbridge in the eastern U.S. to cross a highway, river and rail line, the footbridge connects Main St. and Pleasant St. Bring…

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